Santee Christian Church

Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

The 8 Things Wedding Guests Don't Really Care About

What alcoholics can teach churches

Daybreak Fellowship blends language of addiction recovery with Christian worship

Why Homosexuality Is Not Like Other Sins

Homosexuality is not the only sin prohibited in the Bible, but it is different from all the rest, at least right now. And we have really good news for homosexuals.

DIY Wedding Ideas for Small and Intimate Weddings

Want to be able to move freely on your wedding day? Ditch the heavy, stuffy dress and opt for an bridal jumpsuit. These eight bridal jumpsuits are über sophisticated and start at just $150. Better yet, several of them have pockets! Not ready to let go completely of the classic bridal look? This sexy bridal jumpsuit from Milamirabridal features …

8 Concerns That Church Members Seldom Tell Pastors

There are some concerns that are harder to bring up than others. Things like: We're concerned about your marriage.

Picture-Perfect Wedding Ceremony Altar Ideas

Whew! I'm somewhat overwhelmed by each one of these masterful wedding ceremony altars. You know, when you really think about it, the construction behind these altars is a true work of art that often goes overlooked. Nonetheless, altars are an important part of the wedding ceremony, as they will be remembered in pictures for years and years to come. Here are a few of my absolute favorites!

7 Alternative Wedding Ceremony Ideas to Include Children

Looking for alternative wedding ceremony ideas that include your kids in your wedding? It doesn’t matter if you’ve chosen to marry your partner after having kids or if the two of you are blending your families. There are countless things you can do to incorporate the children, all of which will let them know how essential they are in your family.

Is it OK to Skip Having a Wedding Ceremony?

15 Unique Wedding Ceremony Ideas

Your wedding is one of the most important days of your life. Don’t let your ceremony be anything but extraordinary! Today we’re showing you some totally unique

How to make a dramatic entrance for your wedding ceremony.

5 of the most terrific wedding ceremony entrances of all time.

5 ideas for jaw-dropping wedding ceremony backdrops.

Your wedding photos will look that much cooler with these backdrop ideas.

How Much Do You Charge to Perform a Wedding Ceremony?

I often receive e-mail or a phone call with this request: “We are interested in your availability and pricing for our wedding ceremony. How much do you charge?” I’m always curio…

Everything You Need to Know About Quaker Wedding Ceremonies

Pennsylvania is one of the only states where you can marry yourselves. Here's how to do it.

Wedding Rings: Wear Engagement Ring During Wedding Ceremony?

Should I take my engagement ring off for the wedding ceremony or does my fiance put the wedding band on top of my ring?

Do You Really Need Ushers at Your Wedding Ceremony?

You might not know much about wedding ushers, but here's what they'd actually be responsible for at your ceremony.

The New Wedding Ceremony Trend You Need to Know About

When a bride is walking down the aisle, you’d like to think her friends and family would be basking in that moment, shedding a tear, making a memory. Nope. Left to their own devices, a large percen…

Can Our Dog Participate in the Wedding Ceremony?

Feel free to include Fido in your wedding ceremony, but consider factors such as how your pet reacts to large crowds.

How to properly dress for a wedding ceremony

The choice of colours and outfits might shift the attention from the bride to you